Two people have been killed and property destroyed during an attack by gunmen on Etekwuru community in the Ohaji/ Egbema local government area of Imo State.
The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Kenneth Okereke, who confirmed the attack said the incident happened early Wednesday morning.
He said the attackers also left some villagers injured before leaving the area.
The traditional ruler said the motive of the attack was yet to be ascertained but called on security agents to come to the rescue of his subjects.
21st CENTURY CHRONICLE reports that on October 21, gunmen burnt the palace and official vehicle of the traditional ruler of the community.
The attack came two days after some hoodlums and military men clashed in the community.